Figure of patron saint restored in Santiago de la Ribera by the original sculptor
The sculpture of St James the Great is ready for his annual procession on 25th July! The figure or religious image of Santiago Apóstol (St James the Great) which is kept in the parish church of Santiago de la Ribera and is to be taken out for procession on 25th July has been restored 28 years after it was first presented to the parish, and the main who has carried out the restoration is the sculptor who created the image in the first place!..

The last three concerts of the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival this week
Minor Jazz Collective, Raynald Colom, Pat Metheny, Lluís Coloma and Fusion Experience Quartet close another hugely successful season on the shore of the Mar Menor As we move into the last ten days of July there are just three big nights left in the 2026 San Javier International Jazz Festival, and although given the quality of the acts over the last few weeks it would be unfair to say that the best has been saved for last, there is no doubt that..

San Javier turns disused spaces in La Manga into shaded, green areas
New paving, trees and shaded areas aim to bring down surface temperatures as another heatwave approaches San Javier Town Council's Tourism Department has transformed three previously unused plots in La Manga, giving them a new lease of life while helping to tackle the urban heat island effect that tends to make built up areas even hotter during summer.   The work has taken place across sites in Polígono D, Aldeas de Taray and Polí..

Mar Menor ferry service now operates on Fridays
The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday The ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga has been extended to include crossings on Fridays. The service offers a scenic and convenient way to travel across the waters of the Mar Menor. The ferry departs from the jetty at Playa Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera and sails over to Puerto Tomás Maestre..

Mar Menor ferry service resumes this weekend
The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Good news for anyone heading to the Mar Menor, as the weekend ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga is back in action.   The service officially resumes on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, offering a scenic and convenient way to travel across the waters of the Mar Menor. The ferry departs from the jetty at Playa Barnuevo in Santiago de..